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🇸🇳 Senegal Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Senegal is a country in West Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 196,722 km² and has a coastline of 531 km. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
West Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
196,722 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
90/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
531 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+0
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season November–May
general type

Location and Position

Senegal is situated in West Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 531 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Senegal covers a total area of 196,722 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 17.7M across this area, the population density is 90/km². The capital city is Dakar.

Climate

The climate of Senegal is tropical, dry season november–may. The best time to visit is generally November–May, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Senegal

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Mauritania
Nouakchott
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Mali
Bamako
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Guinea
Conakry
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Guinea-Bissau
Bissau
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Gambia
Banjul

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Senegal located?

Senegal is located in West Africa, Africa. The capital city is Dakar.

How large is Senegal?

Senegal has a total area of 196,722 km² with a population density of 90/km².

What countries border Senegal?

Senegal shares land borders with: Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia.

What is the climate of Senegal?

The climate of Senegal is Tropical, dry season November–May. The best time to visit is November–May.

What timezone is Senegal in?

Senegal observes UTC+0 timezone.

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